It started out as a simple shoplifting call, but that one incident soon led to a series of dangerous incidents until Alana Crewe found herself hundreds of miles from home, in the home of powerful businessman Marlon Ferraro. Now Alana, who had never had much confidence in herself, was suddenly forced to rely on her faith in God to survive. Meanwhile, Jason Banks, the cop who answered the call, is beside himself with worry and guilt. In a move that surprises all, he leaves home to search for his friend, never once considering his heart's true feelings in the matter. The journey is one neither expected to travel. Will it consume them? Can they place their lives in the hands of their Heavenly Father who has a greater purpose through it all? Their faith tested, emotions shattered, and lives threatened, Jason and Alana struggle to find Grace Beyond the Border.
Crystal Grant is a daydreamer who adores freshly-baked cookies and anything with fur or feathers. During the day, she strives to instill a love of books and learning within her young students. As a hearing-impaired, home-school graduate, she found her voice in writing and has had multiple short stories and poems published. When she’s not reading or writing stories that sweep her away to another time and place, she watches classic movies and TV shows that do the same. Or she works on jigsaw puzzles. She currently resides in smalltown Missouri with her melodramatic German shepherd, Sadie.